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April 26, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy prompts Japan to open army base abroad
    Japan is opening its first overseas army base in Djibouti, a small African state strategically located at the southern end of the Red Sea on the Gulf of Aden, to counter rising piracy in the region.
  • First WIG craft registered in Singapore
    THE first wing-in-ground (WIG) craft was registered in Singapore yesterday by Wigetworks Private Limited.

Sched Netweb site
  • Horizon posts US$13.2 million loss in first quarter
  • Maersk COO says Antwerp, Hamburg, Le Havre productivity slipping
  • FESCO's first quarter up, outperforms 2008 in segments
  • MOL adds Lagos call to its West Africa feeder from Tangier
  • Cosco, Evergreen to divide Asia-Africa-ECSA service
  • China's quarterly trade value up 44pc - 8pc up on pre-downturn
  • Malaysia's Northport first quarter up 26pc to 779,867 TEU
  • Charleston March box volume up 24pc adds CSAV Asia service
  • Nigeria impounds containership carrying 'toxic batteries'
  • NOL names APL Americas president, VP for APL Logistics
  • IMF predicts global growth, but cautions against borrowing
  • Air China quarterly profit up 121pc to US$317.6 million
  • Shenzhen airport cargo throughput up 45pc in March
  • American Airlines to launch Chicago-Beijing service
  • IATA dismayed at EU response to volcano airspace closures
  • DHL prepares for increased airfreight demand in Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya puts up better show despite difficult global conditions
  • WCA Family appoints Gangadhar Iyer to head Ghana operations
  • APL names new President for Americas
  • Unitex Logistics enters third year of service
  • Liberty Marine shortlisted for prestigious Seatrade Awards 2010
  • Offshore industry insisting on best onboard facilities from ship suppliers
  • Wan Hai joins INDFEX service
  • Fresh cotton exports banned
  • Report on Sethu project only in Feb. 2011
  • CoPT, IWAI team up to commission ro-ro terminals at Bolghatty & Willingdon
  • MoU signed for rail projects along Nepal border
  • Optimism on air cargo sector
  • Forwarders struggle to cope with massive air freight backlog
  • Food inflation rate touches 17.65 pc
  • Export finance rates to be freed from July
  • 20 pc uniform export duty on iron ore products planned
  • India, China may ask US to clarify stand on Doha talks
  • Ajeya Kallam spells out strengths & attributes of a good CEO

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Swisslog awarded warehouse contract by Cremo
    Cremo, a producer of milk-based consumer goods based in Villars-sur-Glâne (Switzerland), has asked Swisslog to set up an automated warehouse for milk powder pallets. Cremo produces...
  • NYK Logistics expanding Antwerp capacities
    NYK Logistics North Continent has added another 6,000 sqm of capacity to its Antwerp warehouse, strengthening its abilities to serve the healthcare industry. The new area is licens...
  • Iata estimates billions lost to volcanic ash grounding
    The cloud of volcanic ash in European air space is dissolving and allowing air traffic to return to normal incrementally. The European organisation for the safety of air navigation...
  • Transfennica includes Tilbury in Bilbao service
    Transfennica will include a weekly direct call at Tilbury from Bilbao. The Friday evening sailing from Bilbao will call at Tilbury on Sunday (14.00) from 7 May. After discharging i...
  • Three killed in Antonov cargo plane crash in Philippines
    An Antonov 12BP cargo plane was destroyed when it crashed near the town of Mexico (Philippines). The Aviation Safety Network said that three crew members survived, whilst three are...
  • US freighter operator Arrow Cargo facing bankruptcy?
    The local media has reported that the Miami-based US all-freight carrier Arrow Cargo may be facing bankruptcy. It is currently holding talks with potential investors and if they fa...
  • Tallink Superfast units return in the Baltic Sea
    Estonia's Tallink group is set to re-deploy its "Superfast VII" and "Superfast VIII" ferries between Helsinki and Rostock from 26 April. The units can carry 700...
  • New vessel for CMA
    CMA CGM has taken delivery of the "CMA CGM Figaro", an 8,500 teu containership built by Samsung Heavy Industry. The newbuilding was delivered on 20 April, is registered i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2010
  • Major oil leakage from Deepwater Horizon site

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma calls for Hylebos Creek project bids
  • US rail freight traffic increases during week
  • Port of Everett schedules Working Waterfront Harbor tours
  • Horizon Lines reports first quarter numbers
  • Genco Shipping extends time charter for Handymax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Panama Canal toll set to rise by 7%
    Authority to publish details by the end of April
  • Rickmers Maritime inks deal with lenders
    Takes major step towards re-financing as it reaches agreement to convert $130m top-up loan facility into a five-year amortising loan
  • Unifeeder to enter UK market
    Feeder line to start three weekly services in June
  • Restis inks deal for kamsarmax trio at HHI
    Vessels scheduled for delivery in 2012
  • Seatrade and Alpha to launch reefership pool
    Companies to make available 80 ships for newly named Hamburg Reefer Chartering

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Agony follows Ecstasy swerve
    SIXTY passengers were injured this week when the cruise ship Ecstasy suddenly changed course to avert an adrift buoy, Carnival confirmed today
  • Engineer guilty of US pollution
    A BULKER crew member has pleaded guilty in a US court to illegal discharge of polluted wastewater
  • Gulf spill, navigation fear eased
    FEAR OF a serious spill diminished today when the US Coast Guard said no oil appears to be leaking from the Transocean drilling rig that exploded, caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Mexico
  • Ash tourists arrive back in UK
    ABOUT 2,200 stranded British tourists arrived back in the UK today after travelling from Spain on new cruise liner Celebrity Eclipse
  • A door opens, another closes
    ICELAND'S international airport was closed today when winds shifted to blow volcanic ash eastwards, Fairplay was told
  • Riyadh changes wheat rules
    SAUDI Arabia has reportedly changed its tender rules so Australia can sell it wheat

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Maersk Line to Test Fee on No-Show Boxes
  • Paccar Profit Jumps 160 Percent
  • Trucker Marten Transport Profit Dips 4.8 Percent
  • Boeing Profit Falls 15 Percent
  • AMB Loss Falls Below $1 Million
  • Freight Volume Boosts Forward Air Profit
  • Short Line Volume Nears Past-Year High
  • Trucking Group Testifies in LA Port Case
  • Rates Fall for Railcar Lessor GATX
  • Ship Engineer Pleads Guilty in Pollution Case
  • N.J. Longshore Union Official Charged
  • Horizon Lines Loss Widens
  • Hamburg S'd Boosts U.S.-Europe Rates
  • ABF Losses Climb as Shipments Drop
  • Coalition Urges Port Trucking Change
  • Rickmers Restructures Loans, Cancels Ship Orders
  • Russian Ocean Carrier Traffic Soars
  • Durable Goods Orders Fall after Three Months
  • Maersk Extends Chassis Program to Gulf, Pacific Northwest
  • Video: Can Shipping Be Like Ordering a Book Online?
  • T.S. Lines Expand Intra-Asia Network

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Ashes to ashes for some airfreight, but can shipping step up to the plate?
    The luxury of six days without silver birds and their jet engine contrails in the spring blue skies over northern Europe reminded us of how over dependent we have become on air travel to shrink the world. The volcanic fallout-induced near week-long paralysis of European air travel caused unprecedented widespread disruption - but every volcanic ash-laden cloud has a silver lining and in this case it is an ill Icelandic wind that has blown some good news in the direction of container shipping; providing it is up to the challenge.
  • Bleakest review yet, but Ireland toughs it out
  • China tops US export markets
  • NYK Logistics adds Europe/South Africa service
  • COSCON reports USD1.1 billion loss
  • Signs of recovery at Tacoma

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Piracy suspects face US judge
    Eleven Somalis accused of firing on US warships arrive at Virginia courthouse to face indictment.
  • 'Magic pipe' mastermind guilty
    US Department of Justice and whistle-blower score big win after engineer admits involvement in pollution plot.
  • Fuel costs hammer Horizon
    US boxship owner plunges deeper into red in opening quarter on market woe and bigger bunker bills.
  • Eleven rig workers feared dead
    Frantic effort continues to locate missing crew following the explosion that sank Transocean's Deepwater Horizon.
  • NCSP clocks up big profit rise
    Russia's Novorossiysk port pushes up 2009 earnings by 63% despite small revenue climb.
  • Greek ship evades pirates
    Chemical carrier Pyxis Delta chased and fired on in early-morning assault off coast of Oman.
  • Reefer super pool agreed
    Laskaridis and Seatrade to link up in further consolidation of conventional reefer market.
  • Greeks in May Day threat
    Seamen plan two-day strike next week over government's plans to ease cabotage laws.
  • Quotes of the week
    Peter G makes Mad Money's Jim Cramer eat his words and Bertram Rickmers has no worries.
  • Bug bites Boudicca again
    Norovirus hits Fred Olsen cruiseship for second time in two months as it heads back to Liverpool.
  • Slur sparks shipyard riot
    Workers go on rampage at Drydocks World in Indonesia after Indian boss calls them "stupid."
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    How much compensation is Clarksons looking for in a US court and what ransom is wanted for the Samho Dream?
  • Fesco volumes up by fifth
    Russian container line posts 22% higher cargo volumes for first quarter.
  • J Lauritzen $117m richer
    Danish shipping group completes Norwegian bond issue to diversify financing.
  • Kristian Jebsens cancels bulker duo
    Bergen owner scraps deal for 33,000-dwt vessels at Mingde in China after big delays.
  • Tanker sinks after collision
    Crew rescued as Haekup Pacific goes down following clash with Chinese bulker off Korea.
  • Seacor profit dives on costs
    NYSE-listed offshore owner posts much weaker first-quarter result as expenses erode steady earnings.
  • Havila makes losing start
    Norwegian offshore player hit by higher costs in first quarter as result turns red.
  • Recovery starts for Wartsila
    Finnish ship engine group reports 66% rise in first quarter orders as owners return to yards.
  • ABG confirms Precious trio
    No mention of expected optional contract as Indian yard finally bags cement carrier order.
  • Noble in Mexican venture
    Hong Kong commodities and chartering giant takes 25% stake in iron ore and coal export terminal.
  • Property boosts Keppel Corp
    Cost cuts on lower orderbook also lead to first-quarter profit at Singaporean shipbuilder.
  • China Cosco eyes bonds
    Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group looks to medium-term notes to raise fresh funds.
  • Courage Marine buys again
    Hsu Chih Chien-led Courage Marine picks up panamax bulker from Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport.
  • Pirates abandoned PU 2007
    Missing Pan United tug and barge were hijacked say authorities, but pirates opted to flee the vessel.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Maersk expands chassis program
  • APL names Frentzel contract logistics VP
  • IATA: Volcano cuts airline revenue $1.7 billion
  • Union Pacific profit climbs
  • Canada fears losing wind turbine business
  • Former USTDA director heads CEE
  • NYK Logistics starts Africa service
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • Tacoma sells controversial real estate holding
  • Charleston volumes up in March
  • Missile strikes Jordanian port facility

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Somali pirates hijack bulk carrier
    The Liberian owned Voc Daisy has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, 190 nautical miles East South East of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was heading west from Ruwais, U.A.E.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Awards to recognise shipping's environmental contribution
    Andreas Chrysostomou, chair of MEPC, to present awards in London, last call for submissions.
  • Bunkers again affected by crude swings
    Week sees prices dip but then resuming upward trajectory.
  • Markets mostly firmer
    A jump for crude gives support to higher values.
  • Diesel removed from sunken towing vessel
    Body of crewmember recovered, salvage efforts continue on Friday.
  • Horizon Lines points to bunker costs as losses widen
    Bunker surcharges only partially mitigated higher fuel costs.
  • Small price gains across Europe
    Slow market activity in Rotterdam.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    While Durban prices firm.
  • Macoil steps up operations in Gulf of Suez
    New barge will serve Suez and two other regional ports.
  • Fuel oil output falling, says study
    ECAs 'raise questions' about low-sulphur residual fuel availability.
  • Singapore bunker prices at a three-month high
    Prices stable on Friday with minimal movement.
  • Fuel oil stocks dip week-on-week in ARA
    But inventories still more than 40% up on this time last year.
  • Petrogal offering IFO with 1.00% sulphur
    Another European supplier readies for July ECA deadline.
  • MRPL offers tender for 380 cSt fuel oil
    Cargo scheduled for early June loading from New Mangalore.
  • California ARB to award $1 million for vessel hybridisation project
    Ports in California seek green technology to bring air pollution levels down.
  • Titan seeks lifeline from new exchange offer
    Titan would suffer 'adverse impact' if the new exchange offer is unsuccessful, says company chairman.
  • Chimbusco's March bonded sales improve
    Bunker sales grow about 20% month-on-month.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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